Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Richard Rockwell
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 3 linear feet (1 carton, 1 oversize box)
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Richard Rockwell Papers. GLBT Historical Society
Background
- Scope and content:
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Richard Rockwell was a gay man who lived in San Francisco for over 75 years. He was an early member of several gay motorcycle clubs including the Barbary Coasters and The Warlocks. This collection includes personal papers and photographs, motorcycle club awards and memorabilia, a scrapbook containing paper ephemera and illustrations, a Warlocks motorcycle club denim vest, and a gown worn by Charles Pierce with documentation. It also includes a copy of the Daily Alta California, gifted by Senator George Moscone, dated 1851.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- LGBTQ
Gay men
Motorcycle clubs
Drag - Places:
- San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.)
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
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Richard Rockwell Papers. GLBT Historical Society
- Location of this collection:
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989 Market Street, Lower LevelSan Francisco, CA 94103, US
- Contact:
- (415) 777-5455